Issue - meetings

The Cabinet considered a report on a proposal to undertake repairs and resurfacing work to the footpaths and road around Crown Close Public Open Space, Bromsgrove.

It was noted that the footpaths and road which lead to Amphlett Hall and St. John’s Church and which were used by both pedestrians and vehicles had deteriorated and were in danger of becoming a liability in terms both the escalating costs of temporary repairs and a risk of claims resulting from possible accidents.

Officers had reviewed the position and had identified that the cost of up to £40,000 could be met from S.106 funds available for the provision of Public Open Space enhancement. As part of the proposed works, the provision of a trench would be undertaken to facilitate planned lighting replacement in a co-ordinated way.

Members noted the present unsatisfactory condition of the footpaths and roads together with the opportunity to improve the area through the use of S.106 funding. Following discussion it was

RECOMMENDED that the Capital Programme 2012/2013 be increased by £40,000 to enable the resurfacing of footpaths and the road at Crown Close Open Space, Bromsgrove to be undertaken and that this work be funded by way of S.106 monies.